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DHY 781K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,926 mi
Last recorded21,926 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 781K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,825 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 21,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,380 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play swivel pin/lower fulcrum (2.5.A.3b)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2014 20,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,655 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 20,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,235 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 20,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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DHY 781K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHY 781K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHY 781K registered?

DHY 781K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is DHY 781K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 781K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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